❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the WA Government's stance on the Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement, focusing on its potential impact on WA's agricultural sector and seeking details on consultations and representation in negotiations.
AnsweredQoN 1151Legislative Council
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I refer to the recent reports in the media (
The Australian
, Monday, August 18 2003) about the Australian Labor Party’s support for the Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement, and ask -
(1) Does the Western Australian Government support the Federal Labor Party’s stance on the Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement?
(2) If yes -
(a) what feedback has the WA Government given to the Federal Government to ensure that the interests of the WA agricultural industry are not threatened by the impact of an Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement especially in such important areas as the single desk, origin labelling, GMOs and quarantine standards; and
(b) what process has the State Government undertaken to ascertain whether a Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement is supported by Western Australians, especially the WA union movement and the agricultural sector?
(3) Is the State’s support conditional on the agreement being better than it appears at the moment?
(4) If so, what changes does the State Government believe are necessary to improve the Agreement to be in the State’s interest?
(5) Who has been representing WA at the most recent round of negotiations in Hawaii?
The Australian
, Monday, August 18 2003) about the Australian Labor Party’s support for the Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement, and ask -
(1) Does the Western Australian Government support the Federal Labor Party’s stance on the Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement?
(2) If yes -
(a) what feedback has the WA Government given to the Federal Government to ensure that the interests of the WA agricultural industry are not threatened by the impact of an Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement especially in such important areas as the single desk, origin labelling, GMOs and quarantine standards; and
(b) what process has the State Government undertaken to ascertain whether a Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement is supported by Western Australians, especially the WA union movement and the agricultural sector?
(3) Is the State’s support conditional on the agreement being better than it appears at the moment?
(4) If so, what changes does the State Government believe are necessary to improve the Agreement to be in the State’s interest?
(5) Who has been representing WA at the most recent round of negotiations in Hawaii?
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Answered
15 October 2003
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
54 days
(b) what process has the State Government undertaken to ascertain whether a Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement is supported by Western Australians, especially the WA union movement and the agricultural sector?
(2) (a) The Government has indicated that it wishes to be consulted fully on the content of the negotiations. Government agencies are consulting with key stakeholders on all of those issues listed, on a regular basis and providing information through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to the Commonwealth. (b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(2) (a) The Government has indicated that it wishes to be consulted fully on the content of the negotiations. Government agencies are consulting with key stakeholders on all of those issues listed, on a regular basis and providing information through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to the Commonwealth. (b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(2) (a) The Government has indicated that it wishes to be consulted fully on the content of the negotiations. Government agencies are consulting with key stakeholders on all of those issues listed, on a regular basis and providing information through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to the Commonwealth. (b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(2) (a) The Government has indicated that it wishes to be consulted fully on the content of the negotiations. Government agencies are consulting with key stakeholders on all of those issues listed, on a regular basis and providing information through the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to the Commonwealth. (b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(b) All agencies are undertaking consultations with key stakeholders in relevant topic areas. (3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(3) - (4) The Commonwealth has not shared details of the content of the current negotiations. The State is not in a position to make a judgement about the current status or future changes required. (5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
(5) Gary Stokes, CEO, State Supply Commission attended negotiations on government procurement in Hawaii as an observer and as the representative of the Australian Procurement and Construction Council. It is anticipated that an officer of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet will represent all States and Territories at the next round of negotiations.
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